Hillsborough Co., FL-- County officials proudly announced Thursday that members of the military and first responders now have free and discounted Annual Passes to all Hillsborough County Regional Parks.

According to them, passes can be obtained from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., Monday – Friday at the Branchton Regional Parks Office, 15502 Morris Bridge Road in Thonotosassa. Cash, check and major credit card payments are accepted for the discounted pass.

The FREE lifetime family entrance pass is for Hillsborough County residents who are:

Honorably discharged veterans who have service-connected disabilities

Surviving spouse and parents of deceased members of the US Armed Forces, National Guard, or Reserves who have fallen in combat

Surviving dependents of deceased First Responders killed in the line of duty who reside in Hillsborough County

There is a 25 percent annual regional park pass discount for:

Active duty members and honorably discharged veterans of the US Armed Forces, National Guard, or Reserves who live in Hillsborough County

Active duty members of First Responders who live or work in Hillsborough County

Hillsborough County BOCC employees

Those wishing to obtain free or discounted passes must provide proper documentation as outlined in the policies: